School Summer Holidays

Enjoy a Summer Holiday at a Family Cottage in Britain and Ireland

The School Summer Holidays in July and August are a very popular time for family holidays in the UK and Ireland with the best of the weather to look forward to, all the attractions open and lots of events to visit.

We have lots of superb self catering cottages and apartments ideal for a family summer holiday in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. From cheap budget accommodation to luxury cottages, near the seaside or in the countryside, you are sure to find something perfect for your summer holidays especially as there are some great late availability and last minute deals around.

 

Selected Summer Holiday Family Favourite Cottages

Blacklion in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Blacklion, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Blacklion self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blacklion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blacklion start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blacklion


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portsalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portsalon start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Hillside Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hillside Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £860 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballycroy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Hause Hall Farm and Cruick Barn in Hallin Fell, Cumbria, North West England

Hause Hall Farm and Cruick Barn, Hallin Fell

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hause Hall Farm and Cruick Barn self catering accommodation in Hallin Fell, Cumbria sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Hause Hall Farm and Cruick Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hause Hall Farm and Cruick Barn start from £1577 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hause Hall Farm and Cruick Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by

Dolphins in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Dolphins, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dolphins self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dolphins is close to the beach. Prices at Dolphins start from £636 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphins


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ballylaneen in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballylaneen, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballylaneen self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylaneen is close to the beach. Ballylaneen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylaneen start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylaneen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Enniskerry in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Enniskerry, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Enniskerry self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniskerry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniskerry start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskerry


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilcrohane in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

Summer Holiday Late Availability and Cheap Deals

Not surprisingly the school summer holidays get booked up fastest each year so it is worth trying to book early if you have somewhere specific in mind. However, if you haven't don't worry there is still a lot to choose from including some great last minute deals, especially from cancellations. For Summer Holiday Deals, Offers and Availability:

Summer School Holidays in the UK & Ireland

Although often known abroad as vacations, breaks or recess, the UK school holidays are a time when the schools are closed for study and the children/students have an extended break.

In the Britain the school summer holidays tend to be about 6 weeks long, running from late to July until the end of August, with schools normally returning back in early September. Ireland tends to have a longer summer holiday, nearly 3 months.

This July-August period is when most British families will take their family holidays either in the UK or abroad when the weather is at its best. However, this does mean that the popular attractions and accommodation will be busy during this period.

What to do on your Summer Holidays

If you are going to spend the Summer School Holidays in the Britain or Ireland then you will find the following links useful:

 

Family Summer Holidays in England

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Family Summer Holidays in Scotland

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Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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Family Holidays in Ireland

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